Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Ambulatory

**This position is eligible for a sign on bonus ** 

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.  

Pharmacy Clinical Specialists directly impact Cleveland Clinic's vision of caring for the community we serve. This role allows patients to have additional access to the pharmaceutical support they need to improve their health and well-being. In the Ambulatory Clinic, you will interact with patients who are managing hypertension, diabetes asthma and chronic conditions that require special attention. Your ability to show empathy and understanding can make a difference in their experience and outlook on treatment.

A caregiver in this position works from 8:00AM - 4:30PM  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and provision of pharmaceutical care for patients in the area of service responsibility in a routine, continuous manner, taking into account the age and clinical condition of each patient.
• Provide general and patient specific drug information to patients, physicians, nurses and, and other health care professionals.
• Interact routinely with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to provide optimal pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Support clinical pharmacist and technician educational development by participating in departmental staff development programs and provides leadership in the education of staff involved in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Support clinical pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by direct interaction, and formal educational programs.
• Support and participate in pharmaceutical related research in area of specialty.
• Maintain expertise in areas of practice through continual learning, journal review and other educational activities.
• Educate clinical pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy students, post graduate trainees, allied health professionals, nurses and physicians in pharmacotherapy within in the specialty area.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• PharmD or Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy 
• Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current state within 90 days of hire 
• Individuals required to administer immunizations: current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days of hire 
• Individuals required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest events: current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), or certification obtained within one year of hire 
• Completion of a post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or fellowship OR completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY-1) plus two years of experience as a Clinical Specialist or equivalent role, including providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring including 50% or more of time spent in the specialty area OR four years of experience as a Clinical Specialist or equivalent role, including providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring including 50% or more of time spent in the specialty area

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Board certification 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/      

Cleveland Clinic empowers caregivers to minimize the impacts of healthcare while optimizing patient outcomes and supporting the community. The Department of Pharmacy has a "Greening the Pharmacy" initiative with the goal of leading by example and acting as stewards of our natural resources for the wellbeing of all.

Physical Requirements:

• Working while standing and walking for prolonged times, approximately 75% of shift and continuously for extended periods of time 
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job
• Lifting up to 30 pounds
• Reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps and sitting
• Normal or corrected vision
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required